Welcome To
Kimball Union Academy

Be You. Become Who You Want to Be.

Investing in a private school education is one of the most important decisions you can make. So is determining the place you want to call home. At Kimball Union Academy, you’ll find a transformational education that puts you at the heart of the experience.
  • KUA Design KUA Design
    On the foundation of positive relationships, KUA leverages the science of how the brain works and learns to create intentionally designed experiences and challenges so that all students feel motivated, engaged, and supported.

    Learn About Our Approach
  • Opening of School Opening of School
    Get ready for KUA! We can't wait to have you on The Hilltop soon. Check out our Opening of School page for everything you need before you arrive.

    Let's Go!
  • Athletics Athletics
    We offer a competitive and engaging athletic and recreational program for student athletes looking to progress in their sport. Our coaches provide incredible instruction for developing student-athletes, at every skill level.
     
    Play for KUA

Happening Around Campus

List of 4 news stories.

  • New Faculty Eager to Begin KUA Journey

    As members of the Kimball Union community prepare for the upcoming academic year, so too are a handful of a new faculty eager to begin their journeys on The Hilltop.
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  • GAIL Trip Inspires, Awes KUA Contingency

    Over the course of six days, more than a dozen members of the Kimball Union Academy community joined peers from across the world at the annual Global Alliance for Innovative Learning (GAIL) conference in Mussoorie, India.
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  • A Budding Engineer Returns to KUA to Grow

    From classmates to staff, Stella Kozak '25 built relationships with the diverse personalities that make Kimball Union what it is. But it wasn’t until she interned with the Office of Capital Projects and Facilities and Operations that she truly began to understand the inner workings of a 1,300-acre campus.
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  • Beat-the-Heat Tips from KUA’s Director of Sports Medicine

    As summer temperatures soar, staying safe during outdoor workouts just got harder. If you're looking to navigate the heat safely, Director of Sports Medicine Scott Roy, offers a guide to training in extreme conditions.
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List of 5 events.

  • Aug
    28

    Student Leader Training

  • Aug
    30

    New Student Registration

    Boarders at 10 a.m.
    Day Students at 1:00 p.m
  • Aug
    31

    New Student Orientation

  • Sep
    2

    All-School Orientation

  • Sep
    2

    Returning Student Registration

    Boarders at 1:00 p.m.
    Day Students at 2:00 p.m
  • Sustainability Sustainability
    Through curriculum and programming, we're helping people innovate, lead, and create a healthier, more sustainable future for us all.

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  • Ninth-Grade Program Ninth-Grade Program
    Nine by Design intentionally meets ninth-grade students at one of the most pivotal points in their educational and developmental journey.

    Join Us
  • Scholar Programs Scholar Programs
    Our three Scholar Programs - Global, Arts, and STEM - will prepare you for a life of leadership in areas of critical importance to our world.

    Learn More

KUA by the Numbers

  • 10

    Students in an average class keeps courses small and engaging.

  • 10

    Miles to Lebanon Airport with flights to Boston and NYC.

  • 12

    Miles to Dartmouth College where students regularly visit for academic, cultural, and athletic experiences.

  • 40,000

    Square-foot indoor, heated turf field means year-round fun and games.

  • 6:1

    Student-faculty ratio gives everyone a chance to form meaningful relationships.

  • 78%

    Of full-time teaching faculty hold an advanced degree but all are lifelong learners.

  • 130

    Unique course offerings encourage students to try something new.

  • 1300

    Acre campus gives us room to explore and space to breathe.

  • 1813

    Year founded, making it one of the nation's oldest boarding schools.

  • 20

    AP courses challenge students in multiple subjects.

  • 21

    Interscholastic sports offer students a chance to play at every skill level.

  • 24

    U.S. states represented offers new friends from far and near.

  • 23

    Countries represented among our awesome, global student body.

  • 340

    Unique and kind students live and learn at KUA.

  • 76

    Percent of students board and our day students are "boarders who sleep at home."

  • 13

    Miles of mountain biking and Nordic ski trails for year-round adventure.

  • 19

    Sheep on the KUA farm who lend their wool to snuggly mittens.
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Kimball Union Academy is a top private boarding and day high school in New England. Our mission is to create a deep sense of belonging for all members of our community as they develop the knowledge, voice, and character to live with purpose and integrity.
7 Campus Center Drive
Meriden NH, 03770
phone: (603) 469-2000
info@kua.org
Kimball Union Academy admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, mental or physical disability, gender identity or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Kimball Union. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race (including natural or protective hairstyles), color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, mental or physical disability, gender identity or sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic and other policies and programs.